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I got myself tested for mouse protein allergy before starting Herceptin, since mouse protein is used in manufacture of the drug. Also Taxol is made from the ewe tree and they add something to taxol that is derived from castor beans. You could be allergic to anything. I got a rash on my hands when I took A/C. Funny, I wasn't worried about allergy to A/C. I was worried about Taxol and Herceptin. ut I had no trouble with T and H, which is what I was nervous about (though had to stop Herceptin at 9 months due to heart issues). Had the rash with A/C. Go figure.
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MJO
IDC, Stage I, Grade 2
Oncotype DX Score 32
Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg.
Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins
3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4)
4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well)
36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score)
2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara
Finished Femara May 2011
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